Media: Flashcards
Audience: Educators, Children 1-7 y/o
Description: Though 5-a-Day has changed to Fruit and Veggies: More Matters, these colorful cards are too classic to become obsolete. Featuring pictures of a fruit or vegetable on the front and name and color group on the back, these are great for showing children the wide array of produce available.
Pub. Date: 2004
Length: n/a
Number of Copies: 1
Source: Produce for Better Health Foundation

1 Copy

Media: DVD
Target Audience: Early Child
Pub. Date: 2008
Description: Provides parents and child care providers with information to help young children develop social, emotional and cognitive skills that children will need arriving in kindergarten. Topics include exercise, healthy eating, preventing obesity, sleep, diabetes, asthmas & more. Also includes 9 fun activities can do with children.

1 Copy

Media: Video Tape with Discussion Guide
Audience: Children 5-9 y/o, Educators
Pub. Date: 1987
Description: This fun kid's video details a day at a dairy farm from breakfast to milking. The use of a milking machine will have your kids entranced with amazement! Narrated by a young boy, complete with a folk inspired soundtrack, the movement of milk from cow to grocer is shown. Baling hay, feeding the chickens, collecting eggs, and feeding the hogs are a few other attractions. Great video to show kids the dynamics of a small dairy farm.
Length: 14 minutes
Number of Copies: 5
Source: American Educational Products, Inc.

5 Copies

Media: Book
Target Audience: Preschool - Grade 6
Pub. Date: 2002
Description: In Alexander and the Great Food Fight, Alexander's afternoon snacking choice becomes a heated argument between some feisty fruit about which is the best for Alexander's young, growing body. Children will love the many colorful characters, which include grumpy Mrs. Grape Cluster, the bossy Mr. Pineapple, and the very argumentative Mr. Orange. This delightful story, with its many bright and engaging illustrations, helps to make learning about good nutrition fun.
Time/length: 39 pages
Number of Copies: 1
Source: Heart to Heart Publishing

1 Copy

Media: Book, children's paperback
Audience: Toddlers through early elementary school, 3-8 yo
Description: A bright and colorful picture book, All Our Fruits and Vegetables depicts a class of young children as they plant a vegetable garden, visit an orchard, and eat the fruits of their labor. Throughout, variety and trying new types of fruits and vegetables is depicted. This is a wonderfully illustrated book to encourage children to try fruits and veggies from a young age.
Pub. Date: 1996
Length: 31 pages
Number of Copies: 2
Source: My Hands Media

2 Copies

Title: American Dietetic Association Guide to Healthy Eating for Kids
Media: Book
Target Audience: Preschool-Grade 6, Adults, Educators
Pub. Date: 2002
Description: Written with the full support of the American Dietetic Association, the American Dietetic Association Guide to Healthy Eating for Kids arms you with practical skills to make sure your kids are eating right even when they're not under your roof. Jodie Shield and Mary Catherine Mullen are mothers, as well as registered dietitians with more than twenty years of professional experience in childhood nutrition. Their five-star system offers hands-on advice on how to turn eating dilemmas into fun, nutritionally educational opportunities. Whether your child is a breakfast skipper, an unreasonable eater, a lunch trader, or even a snack-a-holic, you'll find fast, real-life solutions for transforming eating habits, including:
Banishing brown bag boredom; Secrets of successful family meals; Smart snacks for hungry kids; The top nutrition mistakes parents make; Fueling your grade-schooler for fitness; The principles of menu planning;
Breakfast basics for busy families; Teaching smart nutrition to your young athlete; Developing a gold-star feeding relationship with your child.
Time/length: 228 pages
Number of Copies: 1
Classifications: Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, Adult, Children's Activities and Projects, Food Preparation and Presentation, Menu Planning and Production, Nutrition Education, Book
Source: John Wiley and Sons, Inc.

1 Copy

Title:Breakfast Clubbies: Video and Activity Kit
Media: Video Tape with Leader's Manual/Materials, Activity Guide, and 5 Plush Toys
Audience: 3-7 y/o Children, Educator's, and Day Care Providers
Pub. Date: 1991
Description:Special guest Cathy Rigby promotes a fun, musical and educational tool to expose young children to healthy eating habits. This activity kit consists of four short videos, each approximately 6-11 minutes in length. This series of episodes focuses on the importance of eating breakfast,the importance of exercise, ways to make breakfast and different kinds of breakfast around the world. The videos consist of four children, five animate food characters, two adults and Cathy Rigby in a community center setting. The kit is appropriate for children ages 3-7. Children are exposed to postitive attitudes about health, basic skills (language, math, social) and other cultures. A Teacher's Guide including 40 fun activities accompanies the videos. Also, 5 plush toys of the "food groupies" are available to make the activities tangible.
Length: 4 - 6-11 minute videos, 57 page teacher's activity guide
Number of Copies: 1
Classifications: Early Childhood, Elementary School, Nutrition Education, Children's Activities and Projects, Video Tape with Leader's Manual/Materials
Source: Food Groupie, Inc.

1 Copy

Title: Eating the Alphabet: Fruits and Vegetables from A to Z
Media: Paperback Children's Book
Audience: Parents, Infants through Kindergarten
Pub. Date: 1989
Description: The name tells it all. Eating the alphabet is a colorful, illustrated picture book that allows children to explore the world of fruits and vegetables while going through the alphabet. Parents also might find their horizons growing-ever heard of an ugli fruit or xigua? Just in case you find yourself stumped, a convenient synopsis of each fruit or vegetable in the book can be found at the end.
Length: 20 pages
Number of Copies: 4
Classifications: Nutrition Education, Early Childhood, Book
Source: Voyager Books

3 Copies

Media: Book
Audience: Early Childhood
Description: Photographs and easy-to-read text introduce major food groups and explain the nutritional contributions of each.
Copies: 1

1 Copy

Title: Farmer's Market
Media: Book
Target Audience: Kindergarten to Grade 6
Pub. Date: 2001
Description: Where can you buy the freshest fruit, vegetables, and flowers from the people who grow them? Head to the Farmer's Market! The authors present a colorful, behind-the-scenes look at two families who run stalls at a Midwestern farmer's market. By following the families home to their farms and greenhouses, you'll see how everyone works together to grow the foods and flowers that fill the market throughout the spring, summer, and early fall.
Time/length: 48 pages
Number of Copies: 2
Classifications: Book, Culture and Nutrition, Early Childhood, Elementary, Food Preparation and Presentation, Nutrition Education
Source: Carolrhoda Books, Inc. /Minneapolis

2 Copies

Title: Feeding With Love and Good Sense (Whole Series)
Media: Video Tape
Audience: Mothers and Parents of Young Children
Pub. Date: 1989
Description: Advice on feeding children and breast feeding; what is normal eating; eating disorders; and helping your child eat the right foods. This video covers the entire series of videos by Ellyn Satter, including The Infant, The Older Baby, The Toddler, and The Preschooler. A analytical voice over for everyday eating situations will help parents become adept at navigating the challenges of feeding a child.
Length: 60 minutes
Number of Copies: 4
Classifications: Nutrition Education, Other, Adult, Early Childhood
Source: Bull Publishing

4 Copies

Title: Feeding With Love and Good Sense - Infant
Media: Video Tape
Audience: Parents of Infants
Pub. Date: 1989
Description: Get off to a right start with your infant! Ellyn Satter provides commentary on breastfeeding and bottlefeeding for your infant. Bonding is emphasized as is creating a pleasant feeding experience. Clues on how to read a babies needs from their actions are given.
Length: 15 minutes
Number of Copies: 1
Classifications: Nutrition Education, Other, Adult, Early Childhood
Source: Bull Publishing

1 Copy

Title: Feeding With Love and Good Sense - Older Baby
Media: Video Tape
Audience: Parents of Young Children, Chidcare Providers
Pub. Date: 1989
Description: Infants turn to babies in no time flat and this video presents thoughtful commentary by Ellyn Satter on feeding older babies. The introduction solid foods and drinking from a cup are important developments in this period of life. Bonding and developing a pleasant eating experience are emphasized.
Length: 18 minutes
Number of Copies: 1
Classifications: Nutrition Education, Other, Adult, Early Childhood
Source: Bull Publishing

1 Copy

Title: Feeding With Love and Good Sense - Preschool
Media: Video Tape
Audience: Parents of Young Children, Chidcare Providers
Pub. Date: 1989
Description: Preschool age children are more refined in their growing relationship to food. Trying and handling new foods, eating while following table manners, and exerting their independence are all characteristics of Preschool age children. Lots of love and exploration can make feeding this age a joy. With thoughtful commentary, common situations are analyzed to illustrate the child's perspective.
Length: 13 minutes
Number of Copies: 1
Classifications: Nutrition Education, Other, Adult, Early Childhood
Source: Bull Publishing

1 Copy

Title: Feeding With Love and Good Sense - Toddler
Media: Video Tape
Audience: Parents of Young Children, Chidcare Providers
Pub. Date: 1989
Description: This video presents the advice of dietitian Ellyn Satter on feeding toddlers. Toddlers are a handful but by setting limits and allowing individual exploration mealtime can aid in a child's development. Commentary on different situations should help parents avoid common pitfalls that undermine a childs developmental progress.
Length: 13 minutes
Number of Copies: 1
Classifications: Nutrition Education, Other, Adult, Early Childhood
Source: Bull Publishing

1 Copy

Title: Food Allergy Field Guide - A Lifestyle Manual for Families
Media: Book, paperback
Audience: Educators, Parents of Children with Food Allergies, Teenagers, 13% 2B y/o
Pub. Date: 2000
Description: *Old Food Guide Pyramid Disclaimer*The old version of the Food Guide Pyramid (which has since been replaced by MyPyramid) is used in this book. Make sure to note the newer version and its improvements when using as a resource.
"Eat different without seeming different." As a parent of a child with a food allergy, helping them to fit in with their peers can be hard, especially when it comes to food. Childhood is full of all kinds of food "rights of passage," ice cream, pizza, not to mention the trials of the school cafeteria. The Food Allergy Field Guide provides information about most of the major food allergies afflicting people in the United States-including wheat, eggs, peanuts, corn, soy, dairy, and tree nuts. The ages cover range from toddlers through middle and high school aged children. Case studies illustrate the point at hand and are interspersed between pleasant to read narrative. Celiac disease is discussed as is the difference between a food intolerance and a food allergy. The controversial, possible role of casein and gluten in autism is presented as well. The second half of the book has recommendations for substitutions of different ingredients in favorite recipes and many recipes developed for specific food allergies. Finally, a series of convenient fact sheets on corn, egg, soy, wheat, dairy, and peanut allergies is included in the back along with numerous resources for coping with food allergies.
Length: 279
Number of Copies: 1
Classifications: Adult, Elementary, Secondary, Middle School, Early Childhood, Special Diets, Nutrition Education, Food Preparation and Presentation, Food Analysis, Book, Culture and Nutrition, Menu Planning and Production, Cookbook
Source: Savory Palate, Inc.

1 Copy

Title: Growing Colors
Media: Book
Target Audience: Toddler to Preschool
Pub. Date: 1988
Description: From green peas to red raspberries, from vegetables that grow in the ground to fruits that grow above the ground, a magnificent garden of color and growth awaits.
Time/length: 32 pages
Number of Copies: 3
Classifications: Book, Early Childhood, Nutrition Education, Elementary school
Source: HarperCollins Publisher

1 Copy

Title: Growing Vegetable Soup
Media: Book
Target Audience: Toddler to Kindergarten
Pub. Date: 1987
Description: This book describes how vegetables grow and how to make vegetable soup with the vegetables you have grown.
Time/length: 31 pages
Number of copies: 3 in English and 1 in Spanish
Classifications: Book, Cookbook, Early Childhood, Food Preparation and Presentation, Elementary School
Source: Voyager Books

4 Copies

Media: DVD & Leader Materials
Target Audience: Grade 11-Adult
Author: Katja Rowell
Description: Comprehensive training guide & video for parents & caregivers. Viewers learn that parents & children have separate roles to play in regards to eating: parent decides what, when & where food is served; child decides whether or not to eat & how much to eat.
Time/Length: dvd 23 min
Number of copies: 1

1 Copy

Title: Have Fun and Be Active
Media: DVD
Target Audience: Grades Preschool-6, Educators, Adults
Pub. Date: 2005
Description: Celebrate the many faces of joy and love with the family physical activity video. All families benefit from being physically active. The Have Fun and Be Active video encourages families to choose a healthy, active lifestyle. Parents, grandparents, and young children, from a variety of cultures are depicted having fun being physically active. Developmentally appropriate activities are coordinated with lively music to give families affordable and creative ways to be physically active inside and outside the house.
Time/length: 30 minutes
Number of Copies: 1
Classifications: Children?s Activities and Projects, DVD, Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School
Source: AbridgeClub.com

1 Copy

Title: Healthy Foods, Healthy Kids: A complete guide to nutrition for children from birth to six years old
Media: Book, paperback
Audience: Parents and Mothers of Young Children
Pub. Date: 2002
Description: *Old Food Guide Pyramid Disclaimer*The old version of the Food Guide Pyramid (which has since been replaced by MyPyramid.gov) is used in this book. Make sure to note the newer version and its improvements when using as a resource.
Ever wonder what you need to feed your child? What about breast feeding? Food allergies? How do the nutritional needs of kids differ from those of adults? Can I prevent my child from developing chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease? Answers to all of these questions and many more can be found in Healthy Foods, Healthy Kids. The ideal resource for parents wanting sound nutrition advice, this book breaks down nutritional advice by developmental milestones and age. A wide range of topics are covered in depth and there are even a few tasty recipes at the end for families.
Length: 307 pages
Number of Copies: 1
Classifications: Adult, Early Childhood, Book, Cookbook, Nutrition Education
Source: Adams Media Corporation

1 Copy

Title: How to Get Your Kid to Eat, But Not Too Much
Media: Book
Target Audience: Adults, Educators, Infants-Grade 12
Pub. Date: 1987
Description: This book teaches simple ground rules for developing healthy, happy eating habits. By building on natural instinct, this book teaches that children will get what they need nutritionally, but makes clear where a parent must establish rules and take charge.
Time/length: 396 pages
Number of Copies: 1
Classifications: Adult, Book, Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, Nutrition Education, Secondary
Source: Bull Publishing Co.

1 Copy

Title: I'm Not a Baby Anymore: Tips for Feeding Toddlers
Media: Video
Target Audience: Educators, Adults
Pub. Date: 2004
Description: This video is designed to educate parents about the importance of feeding toddlers a healthy, delicious, and varied diet. Viewers will learn which foods, and how much make up a well-balanced toddler diet. They will also learn about mealtime dos and don'ts, the best way to introduce new foods, and which beverage choices are the healthiest for toddlers.
Time/length: 11 minutes
Number of Copies: 1
Classifications: Adult, Culture and Nutrition, Early Childhood, Elementary, Food Preparation and Presentation, Menu Planning and Production, Nutrition Education, Video
Source: Lemon-Aid Films, Inc.

1 Copy

Promotes preschool children's healthy eating behavior. Age-appropriate lesson plans contain fun themes and activites that include nutrition and gardening concepts.

1 Copy

Media: Book
Target Audience: Adults, Educators, Toddlers-Preschoolers
Pub. Date: 2006
Description: Every parent experiences the frustration of picky eating, but how do you know if it's just a passing phase, or cause for concern? Pediatric nutritionist Linda Piette has the answers that will help you solve the frustrating problem of infant, toddler, and preschooler mealtimes. Topics included in this book are: how to make food more appealing to children; why you child loves a food one day and rejects it the next; how to spot food allergies and digestion problems; and mealtime dos and don'ts.
Time/length: 294 pages
Number of Copies: 1
Source: Three Rivers Press

1 Copy

Media: Plate
Target Audience: PreK; K-2
Description: Fun & colorful plate helps teach kids how much of each food group they should eat at each meal. It also covers the importance of physical activity.
Number: 1

1 Copy

Title: Lunch at the Zoo
Media: Book
Target Audience: 3-6 years old
Pub. Date: 2003
Description: This book is about a little boy who wants to eat junk food all the time, so he runs away to the zoo to eat with the animals only to discover that they eat fruits/vegetables/meats and foods full of nutrients to make them strong and healthy. He then realizes that this is much better for him and also wants to eat these foods.
Time/length: 25 pages
# of Copies: 1
Classifications: Nutr. Ed., Early Childhood,
Book

1 Copy

Media: Book
Target Audience: Preschoolers, Adults, Educators
Pub. Date: 2006
Description: Mealtime Solutions for Your Baby, Toddler and Preschooler blends parent anecdotes with the information that every nutrition-conscious parent wants to know. Written with behind-the-scenes help from a dietitian, as well as tips and advice from a panel of more than 150 parents, the book also features mom-tested food suggestions, handy shopping lists, food substitution and cooking conversion charts, and a comprehensive directory that includes both Canadian and American resources.
Time/length: 286 pages
Number of Copies: 1
Classifications: Early Childhood, Elementary, Cookbook, Food Preparation and Presentation, Food Safety and Sanitation, Menu Planning and Production, Nutrition Education, Book, Adult
Source: John Wiley and Sons Canada, Ltd.

1 Copy

Media: DVD
Description: Using USDA's Guidelines, video shows caregivers how meals can include a variety of nutritious foods, how to determine appropriate portion sizes, how to make snacks healthy, and how to encourage physical activity. Also address common concerns about sugar, fat & picky eaters.
Target Audience: Parents & caregivers of preschoolers
Time/Length: 27 minutes
# of copies: 1

1 Copy

Title: The Shapes We Eat
Media: Book
Target Audience: Preschool to Grade 2
Pub. Date: 2004
Description: Colorful photos and simple text feature real-life examples that children can relate to. Learn a variety of different shapes ? including rectangles, circles, triangles, ovals, pentagons, and octagons ? by studying the shapes of the foods we eat.
Time/length: 31 pages
Number of Copies: 1
Source: Children's Press

1 Copy

Title: Smart Snacking for Children
Media: Video Tape
Audience: Parents of Young Children and Toddlers
Pub. Date: 1994
Description: Parents and caregivers learn the importance of smart snacks for their young children. Many alternatives to higher fat, fast foods are given. Try a fruit juice popcicle, popcorn with chili and garlic, or a few cut up fruits and vegetables. This video is perfect for a WIC clinic or any parent with small children.
Length: 12 minutes
Number of Copies: 3
Classifications: Early Childhood, Nutrition Education, Video Tape, Adult
Source: KNB Productions

3 Copies

Title: Snacking Mouse
Media: Video Tape with Discussion Guide
Audience: 3-7 yo Children
Pub. Date: 1960?
Description: A classic video details the life of a snack-happy mouse from a suburb in Canton. Narrated by the voice of Winnie the Poo. Snacking Mouse only goes for the sweet snacks presented to him by two nice children in the house he lives. Despite warnings, Snacking Mouse suffers the wrath of a not-so-friendly housekeeper for stealing all her snacks. Reinforce the importance of regular meals and moderation in sweets with this comical, animated video. Includes a discussion guide for educators.
Length: 5 minutes
Number of Copies: 6
Classifications: Early Childhood, Elementary School, Nutrition Education, Video Tape with Leader's Manual/Materials
Source: The Polished Apple

6 Copies

Title: Snacking Mouse Goes to School
Media: Video Tape with Classroom Discussion Guide
Audience: 3-7 yo Children
Pub. Date: 1960?
Description: This classic video details Snacking Mouse's first day at school and is a sequel to the beloved video, the Snacking Mouse. As snacking mouse heads to recess he gets snagged by the snack machine and eats too many sweet treats. Later he sleeps through lunch and has another snack in the afternoon. The next day he skips breakfast and is sleepy at school-because of his snacking. His school performance suffers with a comical outcome. Reinforce the importance of regular meals to your students with this fun video!
Length: 5 minutes
Number of Copies: 5
Classifications: Elementary School, Early Childhood, Nutrition Education, Video Tape and Leader's Materials/Manual
Source: The Polished Apple

5 Copies

Media: Video Tape
Audience: Children ages 3-7 yo
Pub. Date: 1993
Description: David Parker journeys through the wonderful world of cooking. Fun recipes and topics of covered, apples, sandwiches, milk, and kabobs. At the same time, he teaches kids about the signs for some of kids favorite foods and things.
Length: 17 minutes
Number of Copies: 3
Source: Tabor/Parker Productions

3 Copies

Media: Book
Target Audience: PreK
Author: Katherine Ayres
Description: Peppers grow up; potatoes grow down; pumpkins around. A celebration of things that grow.
Time/Length: 26 pgs
Number of copies: 1

1 Copy

Title: Vegetable Friends
Media: Book, children's harcover
Audience: Parents, Children 1-5 yo
Pub. Date: 1996
Description: This colorful children's book follows the "vegetable friends" Spuds Potato, Corny on the Cob, Moy Mushroom, Ripe Tomato, Charles Broccoli, and Crunchy Celery as each recounts there journey from farm to home. Fun ways of eating vegetables are shown and this book should get your kids ready to get up and try something new!
Length: 27 pages
Number of Copies: 1
Classifications: Nutrition Education, Early Childhood, Book
Source: Toy Box Creations

1 Copy

Title: Watch the Colors Grow
Media: Book, children's pop-up
Audience: Young children, toddlers and babies
Pub. Date: 2003
Description: This is a beautiful children's boardbook that is designed to accompany the government's "5-a day, The Color Way" program to increase fruit and vegetable consumption. Bright, colorful pages feature fruits and vegetables of the same color and have flaps that flip up to show a young child hiding behind one of the fruits on the page. This encourages peek-a-boo type play while reading. On the back cover, quick recommendations on how to make eating fruits and vegetables fun with your baby are given. Overall, this book is wonderfully illustrated and has a great message despite the phase-out of the 5-a-day program. *Marketing Spoiler* Gerber makes sure to include a conversion of the fruit and vegetable recommendations into "jars" of their product on the back cover.
Length: 10 pages
Number of Copies: 2
Classifications: Book, Early Childhood, Nutrition Education
Source: Gerber

1 Copy

Media: Video Tape w/Leader's Manual/Materials
Audience: Preschool and Elementary School Children Grades K-2
Pub. Date: 1983
Description: This classic video features two young boys, Don and Bruce, who receive a education about where food comes from a bag full of groceries. Sure to entertain, this video is a great introduction to the modern food system and the complex processes of food processing. Milk, carrots, pasta, bread, apples, ground beef, and ice cream are all discussed. Contains an discussion and activity guide for teachers.
Length: 17 minutes
Number of Copies: 2
Source: Alfred Higgins Productions

4 Copies